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The Original Conversion
- Conversion by private individual in CT in 1995
- Total time spent on conversion process: 170 hours
- Conversion kit and design by
Electric Vehicles of America
- 1992 Chevrolet S10 pickup truck (tilting short bed)
- Advanced DC 120V 28.5 HP (85 HP peak) 9 in. motor
- 20 Trojan (T-145) 6V DC deep cycle batteries
- Curtis (1231C-7701) 550 Amp controller
- Curtis 96V -> 12V DC/DC converter (tapped pack)
- Dual Albright 12V/120V contactors
- Gast (MOAV111JH) 12V vacuum pump and switch
- 120V electric ceramic element heater
- Lester (7740) 230V AC - 120V DC offboard charging unit
- 5-speed manual transmission (clutchless design)
- Power brakes (rear ABS)
- Manual recirculating ball steering
- P195/75R14 tires on chrome wheels
- Sportmaster tonneau cover
- Additional rear spring leaves
- Range varies between 45 and 110 miles per charge depending on terrain
- 45 miles per charge on commute which included two good hills
- 55-60 miles per charge over relatively flat terrain
- 110 miles per charge when holding speed between 35 and 40 mph at 2 AM to avoid traffic
- Top speed: 70mph, can hit 85mph, maybe more.
- On the road daily since August 1995
- Battery pack lasted over 3 years
- Moved to Massachusetts November 1998
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